The Carracci Cartoons
- 8 - 8.45 am
- 9.15 - 10 am
About
Enjoy an introductory talk on The Carracci Cartoons: Myths in the Making.
Two artist brothers from Bologna, Annibale and Agostino Carracci, are about to take on a huge commission – to decorate rooms in the great Farnese Palace. In preparation for the hall's monumental fresco, the brothers test their creativity with two huge charcoal drawings alive with mythical sea creatures, gods and goddesses, putti and crashing waves, reflecting the inspiration the brothers found in Rome's antique sculptures and recent works by their predecessors, Michelangelo and Raphael.
This morning talk celebrates these remarkable survivors of art in the making, creative process and technique.
This tour is hosted by an expert guide who will share detailed anecdotes and narrative about the exhibition.
Please meet at the Getty Desk located in Annenberg Court.
Your host
Tim Maddison is an accredited expert guide. Maddison completed the Sotheby's Works of Art Course after university, before spending the next five years working at Sotheby's and Phillips Bond Street, surrounded by an ever-changing carousel of treasures. This embedded a love for works of art, exhibitions and galleries. Maddison then went on to work as a dealer in vintage film posters, Americana and Art Deco, before opening London's first public gallery for vintage film and music posters. In his youth his favourite painting at the National Gallery was, 'The Family of Darius before Alexander', and he never imagined that decades later he would have the privilege of sharing its delights and that of so many other favourites with visitors.
An introduction to...
The Carracci Cartoons
- 8 - 8.45 am
- 9.15 - 10 am
Tickets
Members: £20
This is a Members' exclusive event. Please show your membership card and ticket to gain entry to the event.
Please meet at the Getty Desk located in Annenberg Court for registration and directions to the event.
